ABB Takes Underground Mining to a New Level

Mine hoist systems are a key component in underground mining. They are the most efficient means for transporting crushed ore to the surface from the mining area hundreds or even thousands of meters below ground. And, they are often the only way of conveying staff and equipment up and down the mine shafts.

Speed, reliability and safety are essential in this demanding round-the-clock process, as the efficiency of the hoist system determines the mine's productivity and eventual profitability.

ABB's showcase hoist systems include installations at an iron ore mine in Kiruna, Sweden, operated by LKAB, a state-owned mining company, and a potash mine in Saskatchewan, Canada, run by Mosaic, a maker of fertilizer. read more

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